1997 Rover Mini SPi Margrave Saloon, Coachwork by Wood & Pickett Registration no. M111 WAP Chassis no. SAXXNWAXKWD145428

Odometer reading: 6,600
MOT: 16/09/2022

*Bespoke order for a titled lady
*Two owners from new
*Only 6,600 miles from new
*Comprehensive history file

Originally a Mini Mayfair, this car was built in December 1997 to Japanese specification, which includes air conditioning. Instead of being exported it was purchased for a titled lady and sent to Wood & Pickett. In June 1998 the car was completed to full "Margrave" specification and is thought to be one of W&P's final conversions, the Mini was in regular use as a city car between 1998 and 2006. The current (second) owner had seen it on three occasions in 2006 parked in central London and on the third placed a business card and note on the windscreen. Six years later in 2012, the current owner received a phone call asking if he was still interested in purchasing the Mini. The vendor then viewed the car with Steve Burkinshaw (registrar of coachbuilt Minis for the MCR). After Steve had inspected the car and taken it for a short test drive, the current owner purchased it. From 2006 to 2012 the Mini had only been driven occasionally including to and from the MoT garage by the family's chauffeur and showed only 4,500 miles on the odometer (current reading 6,600). In addition to a comprehensive history file containing the usual expired tax discs, invoices/bills, old MoTs etc, this unique Mini also comes with the owner's handbooks; an indoor dust cover; a bespoke Connolly leather-bound London A-Z (original registration embossed onto the cover); and two copies of Mini World magazine of January 2016 featuring a seven-page article on the car. Also included in the sale are two sets of keys with alarm fobs; a CTEK battery charger; and the original rear light lenses and door mirrors.

Vendor Score Total: 85 /100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 21 /25
Body Work: 4
Paint: 4
Glass: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 5

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16 /20
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Axles: 4
Suspension: 4
Brakes: 4

INTERIOR TOTAL: 20 /20
Seats: 5
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 5
Headlining: 5
Trim: 5

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8 /10
Main components: 4
Ancillary components: 4

ENGINE TOTAL: 15 /20
Starting: 4
Running: 4
Under Bonnet: 3
Mechanical components: 4

Car History File: 5